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AD03 OVW

2003 Ford Focus

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

135,117 mi
Last recorded135,117 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 OVW
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 135,117 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 120,402 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 120,402 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2016 103,213 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)

slight movement steering inner joints

Fail 11 May 2016 103,153 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)

slight movement steering inner joints

Pass 8 May 2015 94,606 miles

all brake pipes covered by substance, unable to check properly-exhaust and mountings corroded-all flexi hose ferrules corroded-x2 front coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 92,292 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2014 92,271 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2013 90,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust mountings brocken but system still supported

Fail 1 Jun 2013 90,428 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust mountings brocken but system still supported

Pass 2 Jun 2012 81,996 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 71,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2010 62,602 miles

brake pipes corroded @ rear

Fail 27 May 2010 62,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes corroded @ rear

Fail 29 May 2009 52,368 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2009 52,368 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 46,325 miles

coolant level low

o/s/r tyre low pressure

Fail 29 May 2007 38,982 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2007 38,982 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 31,237 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 31,237 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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AD03 OVW is a 2003 Ford Focus in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,585 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD03 OVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD03 OVW is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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